SpotlightGet French FootballUnverified source· 23 Sept 2026
Owen tips Mbappé for Ballon d'Or glory
A former Ballon d'Or winner believes Kylian Mbappé has a serious shot at this year's award.
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What happened. Michael Owen, speaking exclusively to Get French Football News, said Kylian Mbappé has a big chance to win this year's Ballon d'Or. The former Liverpool and England striker, himself a Ballon d'Or winner, shared his thoughts on the accolade.
- Owen is a former Ballon d'Or winner himself
- Comments came in an exclusive interview with Get French Football News
- Mbappé is the player Owen singled out for the award
“Kylian Mbappé has a big chance to win the Ballon d'Or.”
— Michael Owen
Owen's endorsement adds weight to Mbappé's case ahead of the Ballon d'Or vote.
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